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        "id": 1764452,
        "msgid": "bgn-reaffirms-commitment-to-transparency-and-mbg-programme-improvements-1780143063",
        "date": "2026-05-25 22:13:57",
        "title": "BGN reaffirms commitment to transparency and MBG programme improvements",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has pledged transparency and improvements to the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme following discussions with Jaringan Muda Indonesia (JMI). Deputy Head Sony Sonjaya highlighted ongoing data validation and system enhancements to ensure accurate beneficiary targeting, while addressing public concerns about management processes and regional coordination for equitable distribution.",
        "content": "<p>National Nutrition Agency (BGN) affirmed its commitment to\ntransparency and improving the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme\nduring an audience with Jaringan Muda Indonesia (JMI) at its Jakarta\noffice on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Head Sony Sonjaya received JMI for an open dialogue to discuss\ninputs, aspirations, and implementation dynamics of the MBG programme\nacross regions. During the meeting, Sonjaya outlined BGN\u2019s establishment\nand MBG programme development since its official launch on 15 August\n2024, with incremental system strengthening to ensure targeted and\nsustainable delivery.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe MBG programme is being built incrementally, and we are currently\nvalidating data and strengthening systems to ensure benefits are\ndelivered more accurately,\u201d Sonjaya said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe welcome all inputs from JMI and remain open to suggestions for\nimproving the MBG programme. If there are areas needing correction,\nlet\u2019s sit together and discuss the best steps forward,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>BGN also clarified several public concerns, including programme\nmanagement systems and MBG implementation locations. Sonjaya stressed\nthat system development is handled internally and continuously refined\nbased on field requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Sony also explained that BGN is coordinating with local governments,\ntask forces, and other stakeholders to map regions and ensure equitable\ndistribution of MBG beneficiaries.<\/p>\n<p>Representatives from JMI shared feedback and concerns regarding MBG\nimplementation on the ground. JMI stated that their critiques stem from\nconcern for the continuity of this national priority programme.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bgn-reaffirms-commitment-to-transparency-and-mbg-programme-improvements-1780143063",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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